"Spiderwebs" is a song by American band No Doubt for their third studio album, Tragic Kingdom (1995). It was written by Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal, produced by Matthew Wilder, and released as the album's second single on November 19, 1995. "Spiderwebs" appears on their 2003 greatest hits album, The Singles 1992–2003. Stefani was inspired to write the song after an admirer recited bad poetry to her. "Spiderwebs" is a ska punk song with angsty lyrics responding to Stefani's potential suitors.
Gwen Stefani was inspired to write "Spiderwebs" after an admirer had attempted to woo her with poetry.
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1986. For most of its career, the band has consisted of vocalist and founding member Gwen Stefani, guitarist Tom Dumont, bassist Tony Kanal and drummer Adrian Young. Keyboardist Eric Stefani, Gwen's brother, was also a former member when the band started to release albums in 1992. Since the mid-1990s, trombonist Gabrial McNair and trumpeter Stephen Bradley have performed with the band as session and touring musicians.
No Doubt and its session/touring musicians on Today in 2009. From left to right: Tom Dumont, Stephen Bradley, Adrian Young, Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal and Gabrial McNair.
No Doubt performing in 2002
No Doubt performing in 2002
No Doubt performing on the 2009 Summer Tour